College of Design Assemblies & Committees
College of Design Assemblies and Committees are defined in the College of Design's Constitution and Bylaws.
College Assemblies
The College of Design hosts staff, faculty, and college-wide assemblies throughout each academic year.
The College Assembly meets twice a year and welcomes all college staff, faculty, and students to share information and discuss matters concerning the college as a whole.
The Faculty Assembly is held twice a year and focuses on discussing issues related to programming, promotion and tenure, and changes to college governance. For more information, contact Faculty Assembly Chair Terresa Hardaway.
The Staff Assembly is composed of all College of Design CS/LR and P&A staff members, including temp and part-time workers. The assembly typically meets twice a year, in the fall and spring, to welcome new colleagues, discuss staff-related issues, and engage across departments/units.
Please email [email protected] for a current list of assembly dates.
Senior Leadership Group
The Senior Leadership Group (SLG) advises the dean on the planning, coordination, and execution of college-level activities. Questions about SLG? Please contact [email protected].
Current Members
2025 – 26 Senior Leadership Group
Prasad Boradkar, Dean
Greg Donofrio, Associate Dean of Faculty & Academic Affairs
Linsey Griffin, Interim Associate Dean for Research
Trevor Miller, Assistant Dean for Strategy and Advancement
Steve Yang, Assistant Dean for Student Services
Barry Kudrowitz, Head of the Department of Design Innovation
Jennifer Yoos, Head of the Department of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design
Terresa Hardaway, Director of Design Justice and Chair of the Faculty Assembly
Stephanie Dilworth, Director of Budget, Finance and Facilities
Mia Riza, Director of Human Resources
Chris Schlichting, Chair of the Staff Assembly
Naomi Golden, Assistant to the Dean
Faculty Leadership Committee
The Faculty Leadership Committee is a standing committee of the Faculty Assembly and represents the faculty of the college at large. They serve as the faculty consulting body to the dean and as the executive committee of the Faculty Assembly.
Staff Leadership Committee
The Staff Leadership Committee (SLC) is a standing committee of the Staff Assembly composed of up to six elected staff members, three CS/LR and three of P&A, from various units across the college. Members are elected for either one or two-year terms to stagger turnover. The Chair and Vice-Chair must be one CS/LR member and one P&A member and change each year to alternate between CS/LR and P&A leadership. SLC is in charge of scheduling and presiding over the Staff Assemblies and typically meets monthly to discuss staff issues, plan events, and more.
Current Members
Chris Schlichting - SLC Chair, Student Services
Ashley Anderson - DESI
Stephanie Dilworth - Budget and Finance
Sevrena Whitney - DESI
Megan Foust - Development
Christine Preston - HR (Dean's designee)
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee is a standing committee of the Faculty Assembly in charge of assessing new courses and programs as well as changes to existing courses and programs. Schedules and deadlines for submissions, access meeting agendas and notes, and the submissions form can all be found on the Curriculum Committee page.
College of Design Key Documents
- Constitution: The College of Design Constitution outlines the college's mission as well as the responsibilities of its dean, faculty members, and staff members. It also outlines the collegiate structure and governance.
- Bylaws: The College of Design Bylaws are the regulations of a college. They contain the basic rules for the conduct of the college.
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